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Presidential Update on UMBC's Sustainability Efforts
From: State of the University address, Fall Opening meeting
Sustainability and the Environment From innovative student ideas, to new courses and programs, to campus-wide initiatives, UMBC, as a growing research university, is practicing what it teaches by...
August 29, 2013 · 10:24 AM
Construction on the Quad to protect water, and green spaces
Ongoing Quad South Drainage & Accessibility Improvements
This project that will transform an existing service drive between the RAC, the Sondhiem building, and the Quad into a pedestrian-friendly plaza and walkway. Originally, the drive was intended...
August 23, 2013 · 10:16 AM
New fall course: EDUC 299 'Save Our Trees—Stop the Ivy!'
Hands on environment with landscape architects, experts
EDUC 299 Save Our Trees—Stop the Ivy! Wed 2:30-3:30 ACIV-A Rm. 208 (Just 1 Credit) Many of UMBC’s older trees are being strangled by English ivy (hedera helix), a non-native invasive vine...
August 12, 2013 · 4:05 PM
PAID Sustainability Outreach Internship Opportunity @ OCSS
Fall 2013 semester
PAID Sustainability Outreach Internship Opportunity @ OCSS Fall 2013 semester   Off-Campus Student Services is looking for an intern to promote, support, and raise awareness about...
August 1, 2013 · 4:53 PM
Tips for Creating a Carpool
Drive less. Save more. For a green campus.
1) After finding other carpoolers from your area on the Casual Carpooling myUMBC group, establish initial contact via e-mail and phone. 2) Once you've made initial contact, set up a time and...
July 23, 2013 · 5:38 PM
Hydrologist Claire Welty, CUERE, in video on urban streams
UMBC's experts helping to inform sustainable water practices
“NBC Learn, an educational division of the television network, came to Baltimore recently to report on how the physical alteration of streams in urban areas makes it that much harder for them to...
July 18, 2013 · 3:24 PM
UMBC Recognized for sustainability, green campus, and more!
A recent article featuring the latest advances in greening!
UMBC Named One of the Most Green Colleges Source: http://vangelinc.com/recycling/umbc-named-one-of-the-most-green-colleges Posted: July 1st,...
July 17, 2013 · 12:25 PM
Sustainability Interns: Students creating campus change!
Bright minds & passionate students driving sustainability
Join us in welcoming our summer sustainability fellows! These UMBC students and recent graduates will be working on campus through the summer of 2013 to develop campus outreach efforts through...
June 18, 2013 · 3:30 PM
UMBC is launching an exciting new program: Global Studies!
Development, Health, & the Environment track
UMBC is launching an exciting new program: Global Studies! Development, Health, and the Environment prepares students to identify and analyze the challenges and opportunities posed by economic...
June 10, 2013 · 1:14 PM
Green Commute Options: Save Gas, Save Cash, & cut emissions
Try transit shuttles, a bus, a bike, a zip car, or carpool!
Transportation Guide Know your options:   6 Transit Shuttle Buses http://umbc.edu/transit   UMBC’s Carpooling Program Connect with UMBC carpoolers   http://umbc.edu/go/alternetrides/...
May 23, 2013 · 3:55 PM

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